Is the rear differential part of the axle?

Is the rear differential part of the axle?

A differential is part of the front and/or rear axle assembly. The axle is the central shaft that the wheels on the vehicle rotate around. The photo below shows where it’s located on a vehicle with a four wheel drive automatic transmission. The differential allows wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds.

How do you line up a rear axle?

The rear axle centerline should be exactly perpendicular to the centerline of the chassis. Also, the right-side tire contact patches should track in line with each other, regardless of the difference in track width of the front and rear tires.

Do FWD cars have rear differentials?

A front-wheel drive car will have a front differential while a rear-wheel drive car has a rear differential. A differential can be defined as a gearbox that has 3 common elements: Side Gear, Ring Gear and Pinion Gear. It’s job is to drive a pair of wheels on an axle but allowing them to rotate at different speeds.

How does the rear drive axle work in a car?

Rear drive axles are responsible for connecting the differential side gears to the drive wheels. Depending on the vehicle and the drive axle it utilizes, the rear drive axle may or may not be used to support the vehicle’s weight.

What happens when pressure is not released from drive axle housing?

If the pressure is not released from the housing, it may force the axle lubricant to move past the rear wheel oil seals and damage the vehicle’s brake linings. Despite allowing air to pass through the housing, these vents prevent debris and dirt from entering.

Where are the dead axles on a six wheel drive truck?

Six-wheel drive vehicles contain three axles which are all live axles. Dead Axles are used solely as a support for part of the vehicle while providing a mounting for the vehicle’s wheel assembly. Typically, dead axles are found in the front area of commercial trucks and truck-tractors.

Is the CV axle the same as a drive axle?

It’s likely that you already know about the drive axle without even realizing it as the CV axle, or Constant Velocity axle, can technically be considered a drive axle. CV axles act identically to drive axles as they both transmit power from the transaxle out to the tire.